Diphylleia grayi, Skeleton Flower, is a native of the colder moist wooded sloped areas of Japan and China. It is a woodland perennial also commonly known as umbrella flower. It makes for a good ground cover in shady areas as it is sensitive to direct sun. Best planted in groups instead of as an accent plant. There are other Diphylleia species but only grayi have the crystal flower effect. What makes this plant so unique is that its flowers when wet, turn translucent see through glass like leaving only the veining of the flower. Hence its common name. After they dry up, they turn back white. Blueish- purple fruit clusters develop in the fall after flowering. It is slow growing but long lived if properly located and initially cared for.
Incredible translucent flowers
Perennial plant which will return for years to come
After it flowers it bears dark blue purple fruit
You are being shipped 3 dormant roots/Product Size: # 1
Exposure: Partial Shade to Full Shade/Blooms: Summer/Grows 12-18 In tall
Hardy in USDA zones 4-9
Ships to 48 contiguous US states, plus the District of Columbia, except ID